Crown Northampton

The company began in 1908 under the name Earnest Woodford & Son. Since its founding, it has stayed under the ownership of the same family for five generations.

Crown Northampton manufactures its footwear at a factory in Northampton. The workforce includes shoemakers and apprentices who receive training in traditional methods.

Crown Northampton uses European box calf leather and leather from the Horween Leather Company in Chicago, including Chromexcel, Buffalo, and Shell Cordovan. The company also sources Janus calf suedes from Charles F. Stead in Leeds, United Kingdom.

Crown Northampton produces Jazz shoes, sneakers, and boots.